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Where Art, Education & Imagination Intersect
This blog explores the role of art in education, creative intelligence, and cultural storytelling. Blending research with reflection, each post offers an inspiring pause; a connection to art, memory, and meaning across time and place.
Here, you'll find reflective essays on art in education, on what inspires us, creative living and on being an artist.
Let each entry be a spark for your thinking, educational journey and art.
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When New York Created Icons: Cultural Innovation and the Creative Explosion of the 1980s
Creative Innovation & Cultural Identity: 1980s NYC. A professional exploration of how 1980s New York shaped global identity, media, and creative leadership through icons like Madonna, MTV, and subcultural movements.

Louise Sommer
May 193 min read


Gertrude Stein: Lessons from Paris’ Most Fearless Muse & the Golden Age of Creative Living
There are cities you visit, and there are cities you live in. And then there is Paris; a place you inhabit with your soul.To walk the cobbled streets of Montmartre or the Left Bank is to wander through time, brushing shoulders with the ghosts of artists and writers who defined entire epochs. One of the most iconic of them all, in my opinion, is Gertrude Stein.

Louise Sommer
May 53 min read


Strike a Pose & Express Yourself: Five amazing things Madonna taught us about Creative Living
When Madonna stepped onto the scene in the early ’80s, she didn’t just release pop songs. Madonna unleashed an entire cultural movement!

Louise Sommer
Apr 284 min read


Duck à l'orange & Big Dreams: How Rachel Khoo’s Little Paris Kitchen Changed My Creative Life
Once upon a time, in a tiny kitchen, in the heart of Paris, a woman named Rachel Khoo stirred up a sauce and created magic.

Louise Sommer
Mar 273 min read


The Queen who saved the Grail Legend; A story about Creativity & Power
From European medieval times to the captivating adventures of Indiana Jones, the Grail has remained alive in our hearts and imaginations.

Louise Sommer
Nov 28, 20244 min read


Wonderful Life Lessons from Julie and Julia on Creativity & Authentic Living
The movie 'Julie & Julia' offers a delightful exploration of the birth of blogging and the parallel creative stories of two passionate women

Louise Sommer
Nov 14, 20245 min read


Exploring the Living Narrative of Human Existence
We are the sum of every struggle, every victory, every story that our ancestors experienced. Culture is the living narrative of these ...

Louise Sommer
Oct 11, 20243 min read


From Paris to Tuscany: How Living Fully Fuels Creativity and Authenticity
When we embrace life's journey with open hearts and minds, our creativity flourishes.

Louise Sommer
Aug 8, 20245 min read


Frida Kahlo, Gabriel García Márquez & Creativity
Creativity transcends surface-level understanding and invites us to dive into a deep, personal exploration of who we are, how we relate...

Louise Sommer
Jul 18, 20245 min read


The Timeless Allure of the Grail: What Indiana Jones Got Right About the Creative Quest
The legend of the Holy Grail, much like the adventures of Indiana Jones, continues to captivate our imaginations.

Louise Sommer
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Whispers of the Unseen: The Myth of the Muses and the Magical Vision of Remedios Varo
Remedios Varo wasn’t just painting from imagination; she was painting from a mythic state of consciousness. She lived in tune with the muse.

Louise Sommer
Jun 5, 20244 min read


Shirley MacLaine and the Creative Awakening
Like me, Shirley MacLaine, in her best-selling spiritual memoir 'The Camino', shared her own mystical journey along the same trail.

Louise Sommer
May 22, 20244 min read


Gertrude Bell: Explorer, Diplomat, Visionary. A Legacy Beyond the Desert
Gertrude Bell’s story goes far beyond exploration. Discover the real diplomat, visionary, and cultural bridge-builder who shaped the modern Middle East. Learn how her creative intelligence and cross-cultural empathy offer timeless lessons for today. Written by artist and storyteller Louise Sommer. Explore creativity, history, and cultural myths at louisesommer.co. #GertrudeBell #CreativeIntelligence

Louise Sommer
May 31, 20212 min read


Uncovering the Extradinary Legacy of Madame de Pompadour & her Role as an Art Patron
Madame de Pompadour's life exemplifies the richness and complexity of historical figures often reduced to simplistic stereotypes.

Louise Sommer
Aug 31, 20206 min read


Gertrude Bell Was More Than a Queen of the Desert: Why Cultural Intelligence Still Matters
Discover the real Gertrude Bell; scholar, adventurer, and cultural diplomat. Explore how Hollywood misrepresented her legacy in Queen of the Desert and learn why her true story of cultural intelligence, empathy, and leadership still matters today. Dive into a richer narrative of history, creativity, and women’s empowerment with Louise Sommer at louisesommer.co. #GertrudeBell #CreativeLiving

Louise Sommer
Oct 19, 20193 min read
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